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The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

DEATH OF Mrs. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Nancy Armentrout, mother of Mrs. Lig-
gett, Of this city, died on the It'll at the
residence Of her daughter. in the SD year
of her age. Her remains were conveyed
to Collierstown, Rockbridge county, and
of the M. E. Church, South, officiating.
Mrs. Armentrout had been member of
the Methodist Church for SO years, and
lived the life of true christian. She
was the mother of Mr.. Charles Armen.
trout, formerly a member of the Legisla-
ture from Rockbridge, but now a resident
of this county,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

Remember, Centemeri's Kid Gloves ar
the best and can only be found at
mars WELLER7S.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

Remember, Weller has the best stock Of
Black Goods in the city, and at the lowest
prices. mal3
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

New spring goods receiving daily at
mars NEl1LEh >.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

~ a cOnpdnlon to SHE, 2n cents
Ii liz DAWN. by Ii Rider Haggard 20 cents
WEE WIFE, by Rosa Nouchette Cary q cents
Complete stock of
C4iSSELLiS Nj IIONdL LIBRARY.
of choice volumes, al ways on hand.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

Full line of the
LEADING MAGAZINES and PERIODICALS.
at OLIVlER'S BOOK STORE,
IeIepnone 30 ld2 b. Main ST.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

DIANE WA NTED Any purity having a u
Il stno to rent Will please enquire ut tie
NIRGIN1AN Office. may 5 81
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

PERsoNAL.-Prof. II. 5. Ker, son of Mr.
Heber Ker. of this place, reached Staun-
ton on Monday last from Tennessee. Re-
ferring to professional work and to him
personally, the Humboldt, Tenn Messen-
ger, May 9th, says:
''Prof. r. S. Ker, who has so ably filed
the position of president of |. 0. O. f. Col
lege during the last session, leaves to-mor-
row for his home in Staunton. Va. During
his stay in our city Prof. Ker has estab,
lished for himself an excellent reputation
as a teacher and won many warm friends
whomLch regret his departure. If we can
see Alright, We don't think he can absent
himself long from Humboldt. Let the
wise ones guess why"
Prof. Ker's many friends in Staunton,
his native place. welcome him back and
congratulate him upon the success which
has attended his work in the educational
line.
Fresh Cream, Milk and clear Ice from
my wagons every morning. also from my
place at all hours. GLENN'S,
sc Augusta Street.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12

DEATH OF MRS, JNO. X. RODGERs.-On
Monday last Mrs. Emma Rodgers, daugh-
ter of Capt. Samuel Bell. Of 1.-The Glade, :"
and wife of Mr.. Jno. X. Rodgers, of the firm
OF Rodgers, Peterson & Co., Stanton,
died after brief illness, aged thirty-four
years. She was a lady of many attrac-
tive graces, a great favorite in the circle
of her acquaintance and beloved for her
sweet and amiable character and kindly ma
ture. We sincerely sympathiZe with the
afflicted parents and husband of the deGeas-
ed. The funeral service took place from
Messy Greek Church, Tuesday, Revs. Mr..
Rally and H. ii. Halves. officiating.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12
TILE DEFENCE.

| Tile
Mr. J. A. Frazier was introduced On be-
half of the defence, and stated that James
A. Strain had died some IS months ago
that his widow lived near Brownsburg, and
was the owner Of valuable property. DIP
not know Widows initials.
Col. j. G. Shields gave, in substance, the
same testimony.
Judge w. A. Hudson testified that he
had known defendant for twelve years
His reputation had always been good, and
he (witness) would not have hesitated te
accept McComb's obligation for $50, 600 II
October last His credit was as good as
that OF any man i'll the county.
Inresponse TO questions by Mr.. BraXton
witness stated that even had he suspected
the commences of the note itself. he would
have taken it with McComb s endorsement
The defendant, Mr.. j. K. MeComb, tes
tilted that he had gotten the note from
/ Chnedinst & Bodell. That firm was bis
debtor and he had selected the note from c
number of others because he regarded the
maker, whom he supposed to be Mrs
Strain. of Brownsburg, as perfectly coed
Had taken the note to Murphy and told
him that he knew Mrs. Strain and knew
her ohe responsible. Continuing. witness
said: [ endorsed the note and sold it to
Murphy. Clinedinst & Bodell told me
that they had sold carriage to Mrs. Strain
near New Providence Church, in the vicin
ity OF BroWnsburg. and that the note was
taken in payment for the work. l knew
of but one Mrs. Strain, and supposed heI
to be the maker of the note. Had no doubt
of its genuineness, otherwise would not
have endorsed it. At that time regarded
myself as worth from $4,000 to Sis. oO0
Had no intention Of deceivng Murphy.
examination - Don't recollect
whether or not stated to Murphy, that /
Alaeso the noe was drawn by Mrs Strain
Never doubled its eenuineness. Didn't
know that Clinedinst 81 Bodeli were dealine
in bogus notes Or that they were in failing
circumstances. Didn't charge anything
for endorsing their paper, bnt sometimes
they would give me something which l die
not refuse.
Question by Attorney for Common
wealth.-Did not MIR. Whittle, in the An
gusta National Bank. call your attention
to note of CHnedinst s. Bodell's, witt
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1887-05-12
An Appeal from the Ladi es.

New Jerseys just received at
mars WELLER'S.
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COURT CALENDARS FOR TO-DIY

xuppruE COURT CHNiBRN,--lj Before Lawrence J-Nox
90 "a III 49, 3d. l20 1855 los. 900 278 2sS 2sp Sy5
mi yly 3D6 3OS Jll 32l 323 3A S2j 328 1913 $50 33l
a. 1888 1885, 1886 337 1885, 339 $40 3l 3i 3i3 34I 3I5
Y4B. $1,000 ,..o,., r..,.
snn / = dIournci for the term.
ri PaKME COUkf-bf.ClAL IEhh-PARr II-Before Ingra-
ham i Adjourned for the term.
hLpREME CoukT-ClkCuiI-fARr I.-Before Barrett j.
No day calendar.
suPgEMK COUHr-CIRcUir-PARr Iy.-Before Donohue j.
Adiourued for the torn.
supgKMR CoURI-CIkcuIr-PART IL before Andrews J.
Adtoururd until Tuesday. Feb. /.
supHKuK COURT-CiKCLIT-PAET IV.-Boioro Beach L
suWRoGATE's CoUKT-Before Rollins sEsate OF JuIius
y "a A aulord smith, Maria Higgins. Davt Russoll
m. Will OF James Paine IL IN.
SuPgRIoR CouRr-SPRciAL IERM-Before Dugro Ina
o5G. ,, r.,., ,..,, ,..x A.,
CJ-Adjourned Tor tho term
suprnioR CoUHT-IRAL TERN-PART II--Beiooe Freed.
man l. Adjourned Tor the torn.
SUPERIOR CoUkf-TkiAL rEah-PAgr 1II.-Before door
man l. Adjourned for the term.
SUPERIOR CouRT-TkIAL TkkA-PARr IV.-Deforo Truax
J.-Adjournei Tor tho term
COMMON PLHAs-6ESEkAL Tkhh-Anlourned until the nrst
Monday OF February.
CoMMos PLEAs-sPEcIAL TRRM-Befors DAILY. mo
e.
COMMON PLrAs-TRiAL TERk-PART L-Before Van Hoesen
J.--Adjourpod Tor tho torn .
COMMON PlkAs-TuAL Tsxx-PA81 II-AaIoura"d tox ne
oorR,
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THANKS FROM CHARLESTON.

GRATITUDE OF THE EARTHQUAKE SUFFERERS TO
THOSE WHO HELPED THEM IL THEIR HOUR OF
NEED.
The authorities OF the city OF Charleston c. desire 70
send an acknowledgment TO every contributor to the
fund for relief Of the earthquake sufferers This can
not be done however In the OF many OF THE IRiB
UNE contributors because they handed Ia thelr coniiOu
tons the counter mailed them In letters signed
only Cash" but for all such contributors the City Coun
ell has forwarded 10 The TRIBUNE the following card:
CITY CHARLESTON. I
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Dec 81, 1885
TO the Contributor TO TIE Relief Of the Earthquake sufferer
At the clOe OF this year, memorable ny our sudden ad
terrible the srfious vsat Oh OF tquske
CoTpor City OF Larloson III grateful memory
tie Olessed bounty that quickly came fi"n AL parts of
this and iron beyond TIC seas for tho needy sat
ferers this stricken city, sns each and all these geuer
Gus gyers this heart gratitude ami glad greetings IN
hopes Of the yoar.
than thousand homes restored tho
fed aud sheltered tho orphan the sick
ed and neody IN their ewbut hospital and places
will always cherish thus GRACIOUS universal CAV
pK heart OF ths city tho memory OF II shall be
precious charity. the fruit OF which IS on earth and s
grow III 10 heaven
TO all our brothers and who have been touched by
Of peace nd good will unto Tho In
Gods good providence The charities sooth and heal and
unanimously in City Council 23th December, 1885
MA A. CotETkAAY. Mayor.
W. ". SIMMONS, Clerk,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-31
BILLET GIRLS GO TO CHURCH,

BIG CROWDS OF BROOKLYN PEOPLE THRoNG 70
SEE THEM AND HEAR THE REV. MR. REEDS
SERMON.
On alighng from q Flatbush car at Hansoe Place In
Brooklyn. at 10 a. yesterday, one would have paused
In astonishment wondering what In the world going
Men and women In Sunday dress not only lined the
avenue but they filled Hanson Place for block
and more, while the steps and the vostibue OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church, which the Rev
George L. Reed presdas pastor damned with
humanity In its best attire said Brooklyn business men,
with their wives and daughters. and young and
jostled each other In the throng ExMayors Hall
Booth, District Attorney Rdgway and Commissioner
French elDowed their way their pc while many
faces LOOK of anxious expectancy directed toward
the avenue.
The throug was quietly waiting for the Black Crook
Company. with Imre Klralfy at It's head The circular
by Mr.. Kiralfy Inviting the clergy Of Brooklyn
and this city the Black Crook" had evoked re-
Spouse from the Rev. Mr. Roed In which he declined tho
invitation but invited Mr. Kirafy personally
TO listen to of his sermons Mr.. Kiralfy
replied he would DO pleased to accept
the invitation for yesterday. He combatted Mr.
heeds conclusions In his regarding the
Black Crook and insisted that its was pure and
above rcproach nstancng the that was father
and as such could do wrong in organizing ballet
Mr. Reed had replied that IL Mr.. Kiralfy had sue
ceeded In getting pure ballet. no had done
something Of which newspaper man, at leas
had ever hea,dand he repeated his invitation specifying
Mr. Krafy with his company included II no desired
should attend divine service merely individual add
Ing that he would be pleased to meet Mr. Krafy after
service and make his acquaintance, according MS
tom in general with listeners.
On Friday night Mr. Reed received this telegram from
Mr.. kiralfy, sent from Cincinnati:
We shall visit yonr church next sunday Individually will
give me great pleasure to meet you the serves
On Saturday the following letter Was received by Mr..
Reeds 1850
DEAR SIR Although have perform twice TO day md
wu Oe. very tired IN the M. % all feel that
lion 10 hear You preach. We rarely RECEIVE sucb
kndness from ministers AMI hearts all yearn fogarJ
you that We may not late have hired sir
stages 10 convey and having OF your
hymn books We have practised w.
6Ihanking you for your kind invi alton. remain
hiKALFr
Yet yesterday no stages appeared dozen corypbees
however got quietly into the church with the crowd
which led tho "Ody OF the church and the two galleries
with ZOO occupants Two policemen at each entrance
prevented more people from entering Forty seats were
given np by church members for the expected visitors
but after these had been held till IL O'CLOCK
they nsd with other people Tbs
dozen young women heard an eloquent sermon
from Proverbs. w. 10 and 10. me words: ~The way
Of the wicked L. dsrkness. but the the just is
the discourse. unsss the girls interpreted the Aiming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-31
Mr.. BEECHER on HOPEFULNESS

NOT FRIGHTENED BY 1HE ANDoYER QUESTION,
STRIKES OR ANARCHISTS.
"My father understood tho use OF tho palm but MS
pamistry not always agreeable to me although !,
assisted In forming my character said Mr Beecher yes
terday morning In Plymouth Church In speaking OF MT.
UerunAlen who IS to lecture upon Finger Rings In
Mr. Beechers church week from this evening Mr.
Beecher also announced meeting TO further the aool-
ton Of the beerhop In the Brooklyn Academy on Thurs
day evening, when DR.. Howard Crosby, General . L.
woodford, Henry George. Mrs Mary Lathrop ana
others are to speak. and performance IN
the same place on Saturday afternoon by 100
Indian pupils from tho Government school at Carlisle
Penn collection taken for tho waysdc Home which
receives women after their terms IN Jail have expired
Mr. Bccchcr said that but step from the thresh-
old OF prison hell aud this Home was designed Tor
refuge for lost to responsibility, to sympathy
and to virtue. but beyond reformation By It's ala
many had boon reclaimed. In tho sermon MI Beecher
spoke OF hOpefulness saying:
Fear Is masmatc mariops and dcsnonilng hope Il tho
oppo-t,, tonic better than qnlnne and II
snd fs the mind love tho troubles OF taiy ne ga @
itchfd espondoD In his old days IN regard 70
To- believe that he hsd snnel Of What
,hh do when get to He'll ho used to say one Gay Hg
know what viii IN PRAYER aud conference
Msay pr1.sns arc INJURED ~ too sgpsso
sh ea@s s b. degrees i man needs
The board Of Ms.on, - sitting up nights nursing theo
aud Andoer helping at the task am east concerned
1nd saa't than T We have AS .s ae
men ready up ha0d-. Rut the Repu9
greater the Of decay In tho
Au bAle Is sale and The world Il SAT-" Europe WI nave
form the explosion better Il ne, will come od
rrsns tn rsns light Of knowledge and true religion have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-31
Tile STNDAY TRIBINE.

Lord Iddesleigh. his personal character and po-
litical career formed tho topic of n letter from
g. W. s., IN TIE SUNDAY TRIBUNE of yesterday;
Zola at home and his new book, the new war expo-
siye. and Mr. Blowitz's unlucky bounces were
treated Of in n couple of letters from Paris the ras
chilly and stupidity of the Knediyo were consid-
cred By IN Alexandria correspondent. and WASH
ington letter asabout the At bali at the Chinese
Legation and other social topics. Among the shop
girls was Mrs. CampbelPs theme; three new novels
were reyiewedj Air. Brandts Wedding was
bright London story, Lord Arthur Grossmith.
Tones in Leading Cities, Two Pillars OF the Turf.
The Week IN Society. National Guard News, The
Fashions. STORIES about People, The Theatres, Re
lig,ous Intelligence, Men, Women and Manners,
Hints on Men and Affairs. Current Anecdotes, and
numerous other features make up highly inter
esting paper. These were the leading topics:
FonriGy.-Ihe news in London. - Personal
and political features OF the opening OF Parliament
War news from Berlin. - Stanley aud
stroke OF policy - Mr. gladstone at sandrlng-
ham - Censorship OF plays la France. -
Russia getting rid OF NIhilists. - Liberals who
do not wish to purchase help from Unionlsts.
MISUNDERSTANDING ba lots for senator In tho
Legislatures of Indiana, West Virginia and Texas
Fools III tho riveis OF New-England. New
York Pennsylvania. and snow IN the Northwest
Y9ton"I 0i Bank. Volunteers eel in Ohio for au
anflcipated war with Canada. - Mrs. Emmons
declared sane IN Washington. - Fears Of a strike
among street railroad employees III Boston. -
Nuefs from railroad men AGAINST the Interstate
CON merce bill received in Washington. -
verdict of 81 6, 600 IN damages awarued to a
boy III Phlladephia.
CRY AND SUBURBAN James +. Quinn arrested
in IA suit by the Old Dominion Company; other
strIks leaders to bo arrested. - No change in
the strike. 60 Many witnesses for ONeil. -
Hstter feeling III st. Stephens Church. - Ac-
ton of the Produce Exchange Oh coast deences.
= Departure OF cardinals Gibbons and Tascher-
can. - Jersey City bank cashier defaulter
assessed - NJ. Barthodi wrote to the Statue
Commlttee. - Bonis body examined. - Lii
couse fees changed by tho Excise Board - Tx
n1anatlou from Detective Price and Captain Will
,ams, - Gold value of the legal-tender silver
dollar (4l2i2 Tansl-47lsd. per Ounce-7S 32
cents - Stocks dull and lower, closing weak.
Copies may still be had at the Office or by mail
price cents
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crr couar-qExnsAL rEnx-setors MoAas@. 4, Nshs'

CITY coURr-GRxKRAL TERx-Before MoAdsm. & Nsnss'
bas and Hyatt JJ-Appeas from Crders.Noe y O. ~,
Is T. g IT, g. a. ~ H. r. r.
10. lG II, IL. 10. 30 81, ~. -, ,,u "A
CITY C0uRI-TMAL TEgM-PAgT i,-Belore h"ib -iu
journed term -. ,
CIrY CoURT-TRIiL TRRM-PAEI I.-Before Hyatt j.
Adjourned Tor the term.
CRY CoUEr-TRIAL TEgM-pARr rII.-Beore Browne' j.
Nos. Z2J3
COURT OYFg AND TER,lINER-Belore Barrett j. ana
Distrlct-A ttoruye Martuo.-NV l.
COURT or GESEgAL sEssoys-PART I.-Bcfore Judge Cow
Ing and Assistant Purdy-NOs o. T.
80 TO- IL. H. Peadngs-Nos. IL. H. 10. IL, IL, TO-
49, 81, ~. -,
!. COURT GENERAL SRssIoNs-PART Il-Before Judge
Gildersleeve Assistant District Attorney Ftzgerad-
Nos $500. O. T. 9, 10. H. ~ - Pleadinss-SS's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-31
ght a. another name for fo,tghts Mr. Reod dd NOS

light as another for fooghts. Mr. Reod did nos
whoihcr any OF the company we're present o. not
he Invited those who wsci 20 ADVANCE
aud mako his personal acquaintance. Bat the young
women went away unintr0dhccd.
SIR Klray later IN Gy expressed great grief over
what he called the Imposition prnciised on Mr. Reed ny
that crlel letter anoit the stages No member OF ~,
connany couII have wrifton A. he said 81. K,Talfy said
that no should 20 with Mrs. Kirai.y ana bis children 10
hear Mr. Reed In the evening and then make ihe ninis
his u-ners saw Mr.. kimlfy, and Is supposed that his
ms noicsty kept him from mahag himself kno%n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-31
n4rrn r0uNSON CAUGHT.

David Johnson who shot his brotherin-law, Edward
curt,. a, No sos Dean st. Brooklyn, Saturday evenA
pr was found IN the house OF his sister, Mrs. Kersted
No l2l East Seventy seventhst. yesterday MORNING.
nv Detectyes Currau and Rey nods OF Brooklyn when
found that under he tried TO Jump
through window lie caught in the sash and was caps
red e was badly cut by tho broken glass and aftee
his wounds we're dressed Presbyterian Hospital NJ
wa taksn BROOKLYN.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-31
OYsTERMEy AgAIysr oLIxp,.g.

KErroHr, N j., JAN 29'-The case Of William Degro1
against twelve Keypor clam fishermen, was tried TO-DAY
The suit was to settle often -dsputed ouestion ~ -,
whether clam fisher has the right to dredge for am.
upon oyster beds that are saked up but not
viii oysters by means OF the stalking up. the wealthy
oyster planters have monopolIzea tho reaer mar, =, |
bottom OF the bay at Koyport and the clam nsbor.
iorced 70 go elsewhere In search OF living In this case
The decision has caused much excitement ali sion. shs
coast among the clammers and 0ystermen w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-31
4 YEROCIOUs SENATOR.

"You wouldn't think that had killed eighteen
In hsndto hand conflicts, would you r. said newspaper
man In tho senate Press Gallery TO visiting editor dur
lug speech by Senator Evarts.
Great beaveEs, nor exclaimed the editor, edging
around TO get better look at the blood thirsty Senator
Neither would any b0dy else" replied the other with
chestnut favored laugh. " That's senator Eyarts he
Sever killed anything In bis life but some legislative
MEASURE other"
TIE editr recovered his equanimty. and said II they
called that Capital humos, Il was time TO get blood
DuE10os.
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n
NEwHAvES. Jan 30 tSpeciah-0eorge W. oooason
died on Friday and his wife died to day. Both were os
nine days. Mr. Goodse was an honorable business man
He experienced heavy financial losses In the panic o.
1879 whom his floating indebtedness amounted 70 ovos
$3OO0O0 He carried tho burden bravsly, mee NE op
failed he had reduced this debt u 800 Tho survviaS
children are MIRA Albsrt j. Millbsnk. Mrs Chsries -
NewYori The sons are In the fruit business the ass
being an impostse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-01-31
ANA RCHIsTs DEYOUyCIyg soo,,,,sn.

The Anarchists held lively meet ng In Florencs hi.
teray morning They hate socialists a. th.v do o.n
tass Tha principal speaker J. Welka said tho, -. r.
ciaist Of the Hechstig thievo. ana %
aud that the socialists of thus city ought spend m,
raising Tor their German brUhers In bnvin
bombs and In arning the people w. wska said
should carry lar yolver. 49," ''e'yooW
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rpy,yo TO STAR HIS swgsrHEARE

william Richardson. private In the engineering oorp's
stationed at willetts Point arrested yesterday TOY
attempting to stab young girl who Is empoyeu IN 'uo
family Of Mrs Stewart ut Baysdc Richardson had been
keepipg company" with the girl some time ON saS
uray night he made her PROPOSAL OF TIL s,.S
unon messing with REFUSAL he drew knife anu uicu
stnb her she however succeeded In escaping from n'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-10-08
THE IRISH PATRIOTS.

Portrait. aud Skstcb.. Of Four National
LeaHueIs NV In America.
Arthur O Conner, one Of the Irish pa
triors now in America may DO regarded
rs Mr.. Parnell's special envoy to the
United States; he is the intensely practi-
cal man Of the Irish league. Born in 1874,
in London, while his parents, Kerry peO-
pie, were temporarily there, he Is famil-
lar with both islands, and an earnest
and able worker for home rule. He is I'M
usually well informed in matters OF public
administration, having spent sixteen years
rs n clerk in the war office. He Is Of me-
dunn height, spare In person and re-
markably fair; his manner is grave, his
address calm and his success in parlia-
ment is due not to oratory, but to perfect
mastery of the subject and power to put
keen, incisive questions.
Sir Thomas Henry Grattan Esmonde,
also now in America, belongs to the mid
die class aristocracy Of Ireland, owning IN
estate Of some value, with rental barely
sufficient when his tenants can pay it, to
sustain the position Of modest gentle
man. His father, Sir John Esmonde, was
member of parliament for Waterford for
twenty-five years; his mother was a
daughter of Henry Grattan and grand
daughter of the noted Irish orator and
statesman, the Henry Grattan of 1858.
The young man was born Sept. 81, 1852,
and from his earliest years has been u
thorough Irish patriot.
Edmund Dwyer Gray, the third Of the
trio, is but II years old, yet he has been
an active worker for twentyOne years
and an Irish leader most Of the time. His
father DR.. John Gray, was for over forty
years the editor Of The Freeman's Journal,
Of Dublin; he was the personal friend and
ardent co worker Of Daniel O'OOnncll the
supporter of the tenant league movement
Of 1915, and the prime mover In the
reform of the Dublin municipal govern
ment, for which last work he was knighted
by the queen. When he died In 1874 the
son stepped at once into his place on The
Freeman's Journal and succeeded to his
leadership After being mayor of Dublin
he entered parliament in 1875 as member
for Tipperary.
Michael Davitt, also now in America, Is
already well known To Americans. He
was born in 1916, In County Mayo, and his
father, small farmer, was evicted by the
landlord when Michael was but 4 years
old His early years were spent In toll